Marine Radios Review

Have you ever purchased something and hurried home to hook it up only to find that it’s performance falls way short of the advertisement on the front of the box??  I think we’ve all experienced that.  If you’re going to install a new VHF Marine Radio on your boat, you must consider the proper installation procedures for your unit.  Now, we all know that the range is up to about 20 nautical miles if properly installed, but depending on the height of the antenna and its ability to transmit and receive will hinge on the equipment and how its installed.  A VHF Marine Radio is only as good as the entire system – that is the cabling, antenna, and power supply must all be present, shielded, grounded and weather-proofed.  Although most of the time, you will get satisfactory results with less than satisfactory installs, it would be wise to take the extra measure of care required to do it right so you will be ready to gain that extra transmitting power if that need should appear.  Happy boating!!